http://www.bigcountryaudubon.org Birding in the Big Country Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:34:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.bigcountryaudubon.org/birding-locations/cedar-gap-farm/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Big Country Audubon Society » Spring Social at Cedar Gap Farm Sun, 30 Apr 2006 23:16:34 +0000 http://bcas.thebettersite.com/birding-locations/cedar-gap-farm-bird-house/#comment-83 [...] For our May 4 meeting we will have a dinner at 6 p.m. at Cedar Gap Farm south of Abilene for members and their family. Meat, soft drinks, and iced tea will be provided.  Please bring a side dish and a salad or dessert.  We will not have a program but the hummingbirds, Painted Buntings and other birds that frequent the feeders will keep us entertained!  We will probably eat around 6:30 or 7 pm, giving us ample time to bird before we enjoy the meal.  So if you can’t come at 6, come when you can.  This is a great way to stay in touch with other members and we always look forward to seeing you at our spring social. If you need directions to Cedar Gap Farm, click here or leave a message on the hotline (325-691-8981) and someone will return your call. Dress is casual, of course. [...] [...] For our May 4 meeting we will have a dinner at 6 p.m. at Cedar Gap Farm south of Abilene for members and their family. Meat, soft drinks, and iced tea will be provided.  Please bring a side dish and a salad or dessert.  We will not have a program but the hummingbirds, Painted Buntings and other birds that frequent the feeders will keep us entertained!  We will probably eat around 6:30 or 7 pm, giving us ample time to bird before we enjoy the meal.  So if you can’t come at 6, come when you can.  This is a great way to stay in touch with other members and we always look forward to seeing you at our spring social. If you need directions to Cedar Gap Farm, click here or leave a message on the hotline (325-691-8981) and someone will return your call. Dress is casual, of course. [...]

]]> http://www.bigcountryaudubon.org/birding-locations/cedar-gap-farm/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Big Country Audubon Society » The Problem With Saturdays Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:21:00 +0000 http://bcas.thebettersite.com/birding-locations/cedar-gap-farm-bird-house/#comment-14 [...] If you’re an avid birder and have the weekends to bird, Saturdays are problematic. So many places to bird; so many possiblities await. How do you choose which place to bird? What if you choose to look for shorebirds and then discover a few days later that passerines were popping up in the woodlots and you missed them. One way to solve this dilemma is to bird at the Hutto’s Bird House at Cedar Gap Farm. The Bird House is a happen’ place. If there’s a bird anywhere near the area, it will put in an appearance at the feeders. As of April 15, Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches and several species of sparrow were still helping themselves to free seeds. Three new migrating sparrows (Chipping, Clay-colored, and Lark) showed up in good numbers along with the still wintering White-crowned and White-Throated Sparrows. The Black-chinned Hummingbirds are back from their wintering grounds and are busy buzzing around the feeders and gathering nesting material that Earlene has put out. If sitting and waiting for the birds is not your thing, the Hutto’s have developed several trails that meander through their property. About a dozen Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were spotted gleaning insects from the trees. A nice-size pond attracts thirsty migrants and residents alike. Two Orange-crowned Warblers were splashing in the water while two pair of Spotted Towhees were preparing to bathe. Canyon Towhees and Black-creasted Titmice were loudly announcing their territories Saturday. And the views from the front porch are a little impressive; I watched the aerial courtship of two Sharp-shinned Hawks. While I was there I took pictures of the Hutto’s place. Those of you who have been there will enjoy seeing the place again. If you haven’t seen the Hutto’s place, what’s your excuse? Painted Buntings are due back any day now. Click here for pictures; click here for directions. [...] [...] If you’re an avid birder and have the weekends to bird, Saturdays are problematic. So many places to bird; so many possiblities await. How do you choose which place to bird? What if you choose to look for shorebirds and then discover a few days later that passerines were popping up in the woodlots and you missed them. One way to solve this dilemma is to bird at the Hutto’s Bird House at Cedar Gap Farm. The Bird House is a happen’ place. If there’s a bird anywhere near the area, it will put in an appearance at the feeders. As of April 15, Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches and several species of sparrow were still helping themselves to free seeds. Three new migrating sparrows (Chipping, Clay-colored, and Lark) showed up in good numbers along with the still wintering White-crowned and White-Throated Sparrows. The Black-chinned Hummingbirds are back from their wintering grounds and are busy buzzing around the feeders and gathering nesting material that Earlene has put out. If sitting and waiting for the birds is not your thing, the Hutto’s have developed several trails that meander through their property. About a dozen Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were spotted gleaning insects from the trees. A nice-size pond attracts thirsty migrants and residents alike. Two Orange-crowned Warblers were splashing in the water while two pair of Spotted Towhees were preparing to bathe. Canyon Towhees and Black-creasted Titmice were loudly announcing their territories Saturday. And the views from the front porch are a little impressive; I watched the aerial courtship of two Sharp-shinned Hawks. While I was there I took pictures of the Hutto’s place. Those of you who have been there will enjoy seeing the place again. If you haven’t seen the Hutto’s place, what’s your excuse? Painted Buntings are due back any day now. Click here for pictures; click here for directions. [...]

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